Residents of Montezuma County who want to get out of the house to celebrate Thanksgiving have two popular options on Thursday.
For Pets’ Sake Humane Society will hold its 15th annual Cortez Turkey Trot fundraiser beginning at 9 a.m. at the Parque de Vida pavilion behind the Cortez Recreation Center, 425 Roger Smith Ave.
The 1-mile fun run/walk for people and their pets starts at 10 a.m., regardless of the weather. The entry fee is $20 and includes a commemorative T-shirt.
Costumes are encouraged, Sally Jo Leitner said, and prizes will be awarded for people and pets.
All proceeds benefit the humane society. For more information, call 970-565-PETS/7387.
After the Turkey Trot, St. Barnabas Episcopal Church will serve up its annual Thanksgiving community meal beginning at 11:30 a.m.
The event typically draws more than 200 people for a classic meal of pie, turkey and all the fixings.
Lead cook Victoria Atkins says some come to stretch their food budget, some are homeless, others are elderly, and some just come for the company.
Volunteers also deliver meals to the homes of people who have signed up.
“There’s lots to be thankful for, and community is where it all starts as far as I’m concerned,” Atkins said.
Call St. Barnabas at 970-565-7865 before Thursday for a meal delivery.
